newsMICRO-EPSILON has extended its range of confocal chromatic distance and thickness measurement sensors with a new High Temperature (HT) series of sensors that withstand operating temperatures up to 200 °C and are suitable for use in ultra-high vacuums and clean rooms.
articleThe Arrhenius equation suggests that increasing the temperature by just ten degrees can halve the expected lifespan of a fluid in a heat transfer system. But there are steps that manufacturers can take to maintain good thermal fluid system efficiency, without turning up the heat, says Ian Silvester
newsAs industrial AI moves from hype to infrastructure, five trends are emerging that will define real operational impact in 2026, revealing why success will depend on process redesign, domain-specific intelligence, and frontline trust
newsALFA LAVAL has partnered with GA Petfoods to facilitate the production of the world’s finest pet food.
newsTHE SCENT of tea leaves mingles with the aroma of secret herbs: Above the legendary herb chamber, where Appenzeller Alpenbitter has been producing herbal tea for generations, its sister company, Crowning’s AG, has its domain.
newsMICRO-EPSILON has further developed its interferoMETER range of white light interferometers to include a system designed for non-contact, high precision, high speed thickness measurement of thin transparent single layers and multi-layer coatings.
newsCable glands may look unassuming but they play a vital role in an electrical installation’s functionality, safety and performance – whether it be in a large data centre, a wind turbine or a petrochemical plant with a potentially explosive atmosphere, explains Lee Frizzell
newsTHE SCANCONTROL 3010-200 laser profile scanners from Micro-Epsilon enable robots to precisely detect and handle flexible cables in real-time.
newsAS THE nation looks ahead to the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 final, a long-established Milton Keynes manufacturer is preparing for its own next step in an ambitious growth journey.
newsMATERIALS TESTING instrumentation manufacturer Instron has announced a major upgrade to the manufacturing process for its drop tower impact testing systems, delivering shorter lead times and increasing production efficiency.
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